IS316 Computer Sys Analys & Design II

for F2U 2004

Mission Statement: The mission of Park University, an entrepreneurial institution of learning, is to provide access to academic excellence, which will prepare learners to think critically, communicate effectively and engage in lifelong learning while serving a global community.

Vision Statement: Park University will be a renowned international leader in providing innovative educational opportunities for learners within the global society.

Course Description: Continuation of IS315. The student will continue to study the concepts and methods used in a system development life cycle. In addition, the student will gain practical experience by working on various projects. The student will use a CASE tool for his/her project work. Pre-requisite: IS315. 3:0:3

Educational Philosophy: The educational philosophy of the instructor is one of interactiveness based on lectures, labs, and individual projects. Teaching techniques to be used in this course will consist of a mixture of the following:
· Lectures
· Group Labs
· Quizzes
· Exams

Learning Outcomes:Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Distinguish logical versus physical models and translate logical process and data models into physical design models using design/ CASE software.
2. Evaluate and make architectural design decisions given a problem scenario:
·Client Server
·Centralized versus Decentralized
·Database and distribution of data
·User and system interface alternatives(inputs/outputs)
3. Understand and explain design principles for Input/Output with regard to human interaction and user acceptability.
4. Understand and explain advantages and disadvantages of data storage options (i.e. Relational Database, Object Database, Conventional Files and Data Warehouse)
5. Practice key concepts of analysis and design as well as advance techniques such as JAD, Prototyping, USE CASES and/or other OOA/OOD techniques.
6. Evaluate strengths/weaknesses and applicable roles of several strategies/methodologies for design of information systems including Model Driven, RAD, Agile, OO development, and Prototyping.
7. Understand the role of Quality Assurance and multiple steps that can be taken in all phases of development to ensure a quality product and user acceptance.
8. Build communication skills, both oral and written as well as teamwork.

Course Assessment:

Quizzes will be given at the beginning of class each Monday. They will be closed book. These quizzes will be 15 minutes in length. The primary nature of the quizzes is to enforce your understanding and recall of terminology, conventions, and techniques from your reading assignment.
· Exams (Midterm and Final)
· Individual Projects - Homework assignments are individual projects. They will be due each Monday at the beginning of class. You will be graded on the content as well as neatness.

Grading: The following grading criteria will be used for all students within this course:

Late Submission of Course Materials: All class homework and projects are due on the scheduled date or no points will be awarded for that assignment.

Classroom Rules of Conduct: Holding class in a lab environment can greatly contribute to your understanding of the topic at hand allowing you to can some hands-on experience with the instructor present. Please utilize this opportunity. To gain the most from this educational experience, try to refrain from browsing the Internet during lectures. Computers can also make writing and revising much easier and more productive. Students must recognize though that technology can also cause problems. Printers run out of ink and hard drive crash. Students must be responsible for planning ahead and meeting deadlines in spite of technology. Be sure to save copies of your work to disk, hard drive, and print out paper copies for backup purposes.

· All students are expected to read the specified chapters identified in the section – COURSE TOPICS/DATES/ASSIGNMENTS prior to the specified meeting date.
· Students will also be required to complete individual homework projects and have them turned in by the specified due date.
· Students will be expected to successfully complete the periodic quizzes, midterm and final exams.

Course Topic/Dates/Assignments: All class meetings will be from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Academic Honesty:Academic integrity is the foundation of the academic community. Because each student has the primary responsibility for being academically honest, students are advised to read and understand all sections of this policy relating to standards of conduct and academic life.
Park University 2004-2005 Undergradute Catalog Page 101

Plagiarism:Plagiarism involves the use of quotations without quotation marks, the use of quotations without indication of the source, the use of another's idea without acknowledging the source, the submission of a paper, laboratory report, project, or class assignment (any portion of such) prepared by another person, or incorrect paraphrasing.
Park University 2004-2005 Undergraduate Catalog Page 101

The instructor may excuse absences for valid reasons, but missed work must be
made up within the semester/term of enrollment.

Work missed through
unexcused absences must also be made up within the semester/term of enrollment,
but unexcused absences may carry further penalties.

In the event of two consecutive weeks of unexcused absences in a semester/term
of enrollment, the student will be administratively withdrawn, resulting in a
grade of "WH".

A "Contract for Incomplete" will not be issued to a student who has
unexcused or excessive absences recorded for a course.

Students receiving Military Tuition Assistance or Veterans Administration
educational benefits must not exceed three unexcused absences in the
semester/term of enrollment. Excessive absences will be reported to the
appropriate agency and may result in a monetary penalty to the student.

Report of a "F" grade (attendance or academic) resulting from
excessive absence for those students who are receiving financial assistance
from agencies not mentioned in item 5 above will be reported to the appropriate
agency.

Disability Guidelines:Park University is committed to meeting the needs of all students that meet the criteria for special assistance. These guidelines are designed to supply directions to students concerning the information necessary to accomplish this goal. It is Park University's policy to comply fully with federal and state law, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, regarding students with disabilities. In the case of any inconsistency between these guidelines and federal and/or state law, the provisions of the law will apply. Park University is committed to meeting the needs of all learners that meet the criteria for special assistance. These guidelines are designed to supply directions to learners concerning the information necessary to accomplish this goal. It is Park University's policy to comply fully with federal and state law, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, regarding learners with disabilities and, to the extent of any inconsistency between these guidelines and federal and/or state law, the provisions of the law will apply. Additional information concerning Park University's policies and procedures related to disability can be found on the Park University web page: http://www.park.edu/disability .

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